While there's a certain weight to carry as a team's first marquee player signing, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is tackling his role at San Diego FC with enthusiasm. Lozano is the star on Major League Soccer's 30th team,

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra.Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.

Since MLS’ founding in 1996, more than 50 people have bought control stakes in its teams. None have come to the league with a soccer portfolio quite like billionaire Mohamed Mansour. Mansour is the majority owner of San Diego FC,